Bandits Abduct Five Women in Fresh Attack on Kano Village

Kano, Nigeria — Panic has gripped residents of Yan Kwada village in the Faruruwa community of Shanono Local Government Area, Kano State, following a fresh bandit attack on Sunday evening that led to the abduction of five women, including nursing mothers.

According to local sources, the heavily armed assailants invaded the community in large numbers, firing sporadically into the air to scare residents before breaking into homes and whisking away their victims.

“They came as usual, shooting sporadically and breaking into houses,” a resident told reporters on condition of anonymity. “They abducted five women, including nursing mothers. We couldn’t do anything because they were many and heavily armed.”

The source added that two of the abducted women later regained their freedom under unclear circumstances, while three others remain in captivity.

“Two of the women have returned, but three are still with the bandits. We don’t know their condition or where they were taken,” the resident said.

Recurring Violence Despite Military Operations

The latest incident occurred barely a week after a joint military operation reportedly killed 19 bandits during a gun battle in the same area. Despite that operation, locals say bandit activities remain persistent, forcing many residents to flee their homes.

“People here live in constant fear. Many villages have been deserted because of these attacks,” another villager lamented. “Some of us have relocated to Faruruwa town or even to the cities just to stay alive.”

Residents are now appealing to the Kano State Government and security agencies to intensify patrols and maintain military presence in border communities between Kano and Katsina States, where bandit incursions have become frequent.

As of press time, the Kano State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement regarding the attack.